Mechanical Failure Analysis Specialist - Engines

Finning; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Defined Contribution Pension Plan and

Employee Share Purchase plan

Job summary

O.E.M. Remanufacturing Company Inc., Finning’s flagship reman facility, seeks a Failure Analysis specialist to determine root causes of component failures in Caterpillar engines.

You will document condition, research history, and analyze parts to explain function and operation, preparing customer and Caterpillar reports for product improvement. You will lead or participate in improvement projects, develop technical docs for remanufacturing processes, and collaborate across teams while adhering

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or related discipline preferred.
• Technical knowledge of large diesel engines and systems.
• Strong root cause analysis skills.
• Ability to clearly communicate technical findings in writing or verbally.
• Able to work safely, lead by example, and contribute to safety.
• Familiar with Microsoft Office and ERP environments.

Responsibilities

• Through the Failure Analysis process, determine root cause of component failure.
• Prepare technical reports supporting root cause determination.
• Observing and documenting component condition upon disassembly.
• Researching component history and relating information to function.
• Analyze parts and relate information to component operation.
• Develop technical documentation supporting OEM remanufacturing processes.
• Assess product improvement recommendations and initiate internal changes.
• Lead or participate in business process improvement projects.
• Participate in continuous improvement projects.
• Develop SME in remanufacturing processes to support peers.
• On shift, data collection and reporting duties by tech leads.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Mechanical knowledge

Writing skills

Teamwork

Safety conscious

ERP familiarity

Education

Engineering degree or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Caterpillar SIS

Job description

Position Overview

Are you curious? Do you crave variety? Are you driven to understand how things work? Why parts fail?

Company

O.E.M. Remanufacturing Company Inc.

Number of Openings

1

Worker Type

Permanent

Position Overview

OEM Remanufacturing is Finning’s flagship reman facility rebuilding some of the largest Caterpillar mining equipment in the world. Our Engines Technical Services department is looking for someone like you to join our dynamic failure analysis team. In this role you will learn the process of failure analysis on Caterpillar Engines in order to determine the root cause of component failure. This is carried out as a team by documenting component condition on the shop floor, researching component history, analyzing individual piece parts and relating this information to the function and operation of the components. Using this information, you will prepare technical reports for the end customer and Caterpillar that can initiate product and performance improvement. Safety and the spirit of continuous improvement are integrated into everything we do.

Job Description

• Through the Failure Analysis process, determine root cause of component failure
• Prepare technical reports supporting root cause determination
• Observing and documenting component condition upon disassembly
• Researching component history
• Analyzing individual piece parts and relating this information to the function and operation of the components
• Assist in the development of technical documentation that supports the OEM remanufacturing processes
• Assess product improvement recommendations and initiate required internal change
• Lead or participate in business process improvement projects
• Participate in continuous improvement projects
• Develop subject matter expertise in an area relevant to the remanufacturing process in order to support peers and colleagues
• During shift work tech leads are responsible for data collection for other team members (reports are authored by other team members)
• Tech leads are responsible for filling our daily FLHAs any time they enter the shop floor and adhering to all safety policies
• Maintain positive relationships with internal and external customers

Qualifications

• Candidates who have significant experience and/or an Engineering degree in related discipline (mechanical, metallurgical, Etc.) would be preferred
• Technical knowledge of large diesel engines & systems, preferably but not exclusively Caterpillar Products including Caterpillar 3400, 3500 and C-series engines considered an asset
• Mechanical Engineering Technologists or Heavy Duty Mechanics with equivalent experience will be considered
• Strong root cause analysis skills
• The ability to effectively communicate technical findings in writing or verbally
• Ability to clearly communicate work instructions to production personnel in order to document and preserve evidence of failure
• Able to work within a team environment
• The ability to work safely, lead by example, and to contribute to overall company safety
• Fully conversant with Microsoft Office environment (Word, Excel)
• Familiar with a mid-scale ERP environment
• Familiar with Caterpillar SIS an asset
• Familiar with Metallurgy principles would be an asset
• Familiar with ISO Quality Assurance Programs

Note

• This position will require coverage on early, evening, weekend and office shifts, and is internally scheduled with you and the team in advance
• We cover the Production hours which encompass 5AM to 330PM and 4PM to 230AM Monday to Thursday (2 shifts), as well as weekends from 6AM to 630PM. There are also regular 8AM to 4:30 PM office shifts
• Base salary ~ $75000+ per year, based on experience, as well as bonus eligibility
• Competitive benefits package
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan and Employee Share Purchase plan (with employer matching components)
• 3 weeks' vacation to start (plus flex time)

At Finning, we prioritize creating a diverse and inclusive environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we actively encourage all individuals to express themselves and achieve their full potential. As a company, we continuously strive to enhance our outreach to individuals of all backgrounds and identities. We do not discriminate against applicants based on gender identity, race, national and ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital and family status, and/or mental or physical disabilities. Furthermore, Finning is committed to collaborating with and providing reasonable accommodations /adjustments to individuals with disabilities. If you require an adjustment/accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please inform your recruiter.